Trump and Netanyahu: The mixed messages of a diplomatic lovefest
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) – One state. Flexibility. Two states. Hold back on settlements. Stop Iran. When President Donald Trump met Prime Minister Benjamin…
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Trump meets Netanyahu: Where it can go right (and wrong)
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) – Benjamin Netanyahu is going to stride in through the White House front door. Donald Trump is not going to…
For Tu b’Shvat, 5 of Israel’s must-see trees
By Michael Brown (JTA) — Trees have stories, and Israel’s trees have lots of stories. Scattered throughout the country, scores of ancient and historic trees…
Barack Obama’s 2 farewells: Urging Americans and Israelis to defend their values
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) – Barack Obama got his kishkes back. The president, whose alleged aloofness was the signature flaw cited by his rivals,…
Israel’s chief rabbis embrace friendlier approach to marriage, but is it enough?
JERUSALEM (JTA) – Many Israelis feel alienated by the marriage process in their country, fed up with the bureaucracy and strict religious requirements. Some seek to reform…